(The Center Square) - Nevada elected three Democrats to the U.S. House with one typically deep-red seat yet to be decided but leaning toward the Democratic candidate.
The Silver State also approved two constitutional amendments on voter ID and abortion rights, and voters on Tuesday expanded Democratic control of the state Assembly and Senate.
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